Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was an Indian physicist renowned for his groundbreaking work in light scattering, most notably the discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. This phenomenon occurs when light interacts with molecules, leading to a change in its wavelength. Raman's work revolutionized our understanding of molecular structures and laid foundational principles for various applications in particle physics and spectroscopy. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, highlighting the importance of his contributions to science, which continue to influence fields ranging from chemistry to materials science today.